Great Grins for KIDS - Oregon City

Your Child Shines With Every Smile. Let's Keep it That Way.

A lifetime of healthy teeth starts with good brushing habits, good nutritional choices, and trust in the dentist. By teaming up with you, we can ensure that your child has a vibrant smile all the way into adulthood.

Dr. Mark MutschlerPediatric Dentist - Oregon City, OR

I graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 1990 and first practiced at a VA Hospital in Long Beach, CA and then in a children’s clinic in Southgate, CA.

When I finished my specialties in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, I moved to Portland to be closer to my wife’s family. Working with children and young people came early to me.

I was a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts when I graduated from High School and one of my first jobs was as a pre-school teacher. After college, I became a middle school Science teacher and worked with tweens. Working with children of all ages before becoming a Pediatric Dentist and an Orthodontist gave me insights into child behavior that has been invaluable.

Children see the world with fresh eyes and unique perspectives that always surprise and delight me. Each child comes in with their own excitement and their own concerns. The most rewarding part of my job as a Pediatric Dentist is when I turn a shy, worried kid into an excited and happy patient who is a little sad to leave and looks forward to coming back to the dentist. My career goal is to have children learn the skills to maintain and enjoy a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles.

Education and Experience

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Bachelor of Science in Biology—University of California Los Angeles

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Teaching Credential—University of California Los Angeles

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Doctor of Dental Surgery—University of California Los Angeles

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General Practice Residency—Long Beach CA Veteran's Medical Center

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Masters of Science in Oral Biology—University of California Los Angeles

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Pediatric Dental Residency—University of California Los Angeles

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Orthodontic Residency—University of California Los Angeles

During three years of my post-doctoral education, I participated in a craniofacial disorders clinic and had a fellowship in Psychological Disorders at UCLA. These experiences gave me a better understanding of challenges that some of my patients face, both physically and psychologically.

My dual specialties have positioned me at the intersection of children with orthodontic problems, mostly looking at early crowding, cross bites, and space maintenance.

My lectures and presentations to other doctors have involved maintaining space for the permanent teeth and helping permanent teeth erupt properly.

Surprisingly, although I see orthodontic problems in children as young as one year of age, I usually recommend waiting for a more ideal treatment time, such as either 8 or 12.

Outside the Office

Born and raised in the Los Angeles Harbor area, after graduation I moved to Oregon in 1994 to be closer to my wife’s family and to have a better place to raise my children. Dr. Fariba Mutschler and I met at UCLA School of Dentistry and married in 1988. We have two sons, Brian and Michael, who make our lives so much more complete. As Michael, our youngest, goes off to college and moves out of the house, we have more time to work on our garden, enjoy the beauty of the Northwest, and possibly travel to more dental meetings.

I love Oregon’s clean air, the many shades of green, and the incredible diversity of clouds in the sky. Rain just keeps us clean and green! I enjoy all sorts of different ways of moving: walking with my wife, running marathons, road bicycling with Cycle Oregon, mountain biking on local trails, motorcycle riding on street and trail, kayaking, and of course flying off to exotic locations whenever I get time off from work.

My family is very artistic and my older son has decided to make a career of it by obtaining a degree in Illustration from California College of the Arts and actually getting a job drawing mobile game app illustrations. The art of dentistry has been my passion for the last couple of decades, making beautiful teeth with white fillings and braces.

Dr. Farbia Mutschler

Dr. Fariba MutschlerPediatric Dentist - Oregon City, OR

Perhaps it is my female instincts, but I love being with children and from early in my dental career, I realized that I wanted to work with children too. That’s why even though I am a family dentist, I limit my practice to children.

Most child dentistry is provided by general dentists. Fortunately I had the opportunity work with Dr. Mark and learn how to give KIDS Great Grins in a pediatric dentistry office, with all the games and well-trained staff to support me.

Watching little kids grow into young adults as they visit us a couple times each year is so very rewarding. Each visit is an opportunity to work towards a positive relationship and building trust.

I also work with parents to help them make the right decisions for their children’s dental health, and sometimes we even compare parenting notes. I work very hard to meet each family’s unique needs and do what is just right for them, right here and right now.

Education and Experience

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry—Lewis and Clark College

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Doctor of Dental Surgery—University of California, Los Angeles

I studied chemistry and graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR. After college, I became a Bio-technician in California before starting dental school. I graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 1989 and was immediately hired by UCLA Dental School as a Clinical Restorative Dentistry instructor teaching dental students how to place fillings.

Dr. Mark and I married in 1988, before we graduated. As he was studying more, I worked as a general dentist until we could come back home to Portland.

Professional Affiliations

Outside the Office

I have two wonderful boys who are older and independent now. That gives me more time to spend with the kids in the office. My older son is an illustrator and this has given me much more appreciation of art and art-related activities.

Gardening, especially growing a variety of herbs, reading, walking, and traveling are among my favorite activities. I also take pleasure in recreational tandem biking with Mark. On this bike built for two, I can sit in the back, relax, and enjoy the view (and let him get a good workout).

Meet Our Dental Team ◢

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Our Dental Team

At Great Grins for KIDS - Oregon City, dentistry for kids is more than bright, healthy smiles; it's also about making the trip to the dentist a calm, pleasant experience so there's no fear of "next time." We take pride in seeing our patients grow into their adult teeth, so we're committed to earning the trust of everyone who visits our practice—both children and parents. That's why we take extra time to build rapport and earn confidence; it makes the experience easier for everyone. Our friendly and experienced staff loves working with kids of all ages. We look forward to meeting your child and helping them learn how fun dentistry can be.

LindsayExpanded Function Dental AssistantLindsay is an orthodontic and expanded function dental assistant. She joined our office in 2006. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks with her husband, her son Asher (born in 2015), and their two dogs, Bootsy, a miniature schnauzer, and Titan, an Alaskan Klee Kai. She also has a passion for baking, camping and spending time with her nieces and nephew.

KristenAppointment CoordinatorKristen has been working for Great Grins for KIDS since 2006 as the Appointment Coordinator. She is married and has two daughters, Madison and Chloe. When she is not at work, she likes taking her little ones to the park and the zoo. Her family has two little dogs, Abby and Ricky, who enjoy going for walks and playing on the beach.

LupeDental AssistantGuadalupe, also known as Lupe, was born in Mexico but grew up in Boring and graduated from Sandy High School. She has been working for Dr. Mark and Dr. Fariba since 2011. She is the mother of a wonderful little girl named Janett. In her free time, she likes to play with her daughter, cook, and go shopping (of course).

StaceyExpanded Function Orthodontic Dental AssistantExpanded Function Dental AssistantStacy has been an expanded function dental assistant and expanded function orthodontic dental assistant with Dr. Mutschler since 2010. She received her EFDA and EFODA degrees from Concorde Career College. When not at work, she enjoys taking her Puggle dog, Subee, for walks, getting pedicures, and spending time with her family.

WindiFinancial CoordinatorWindi is a native Oregonian and has worked in the dental field since 1986. She has had the pleasure of working for Great Grins for KIDS since 2004. Her position as Financial Coordinator allows her to really get to know all of our patients and their families.

She has been married to her wonderful husband for over 25 years and they have two grown children, Brad and Ciera. Brad is in the Army, based in Georgia, and Ciera is attending OSU. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, RVing, gardening and video chatting. Since the children have moved out, they have really enjoyed their “empty nest”.

DeniseExpanded Function Dental AssistantDenise has worked in dentistry for more than 30 years, almost exclusively as a pediatric expanded function dental assistant, first with Dr. John Engle in Oregon City, and with Dr. Mutschler since 2006. She grew up in Canby and has a wonderful son, Dane, who graduated from Clackamas High School and now lives in California.

She belongs to a couple of vineyards and enjoys the occasional glass of wine. She is a retired star athlete and fitness enthusiast who has the energy to workout at 24 Hour Fitness after her long days in the dental office.

JoyExpanded Function Dental AssistantJoy graduated from Clackamas Community College in 2007. She has been with Great Grins for KIDS since 2016. When she is not working, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and bike riding with her husband and two children.

Our Office

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Welcome to the Office of Great Grins for KIDS - Oregon City

At Great Grins for KIDS - Oregon City, pediatric dentistry is more than bright, healthy smiles; it's also about making the trip to the dentist a calm, pleasant experience so there's no fear of "next time." As pediatric dentists, we take pride in seeing our patients grow into their adult teeth, so we're committed to earning the trust of everyone who visits our clinic—both children and parents. That's why we take extra time to build rapport and earn confidence; it makes the experience easier for everyone. As a part of our care, we use pleasant, simple explanations to address your child's questions and calm any anxieties. Of course, we're also happy to answer any concerns or questions you might have as a parent.

Superior Service Starts Before Your Child's AppointmentWe know that your child's perception of his or her visit starts well before he or she climbs into the dentist's chair; that is why we proudly offer a warm, kid-friendly waiting area. We keep a wide variety of storybooks and toys for all ages, so they can have fun while they wait. Also, when your little one goes in for his or her appointment, you'll have access to wi-fi, so you can make the most of your time.

Ready to Schedule Your Child's Next Visit?Call us today at 971-470-0045, or go to our easy-to-use online scheduling form for instant registration and confirmation.

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Specializing in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and special needs patients